Innovating Forward

School of Business

Western New York's Business School of Innovation 


 

Western New York does not need another traditional business school. It needs leaders who can bridge business, healthcare, technology, entrepreneurship, and community impact.

 

The D'Youville University School of Business prepares ethical, innovative, and adaptable leaders who create sustainable value for organizations and communities through interdisciplinary business education, experiential learning, technological fluency, and meaningful engagement with industry.

Building on D'Youville's longstanding strengths in healthcare, service, and interprofessional education, every program connects business fundamentals with emerging technologies, real employer partnerships, and hands-on learning through internships, consulting projects, applied research, and community-based work.

D'Youville's IACBE Accreditation business programs combine cutting-edge business theory and practical knowledge taught by faculty with real-world experience and real-life, hands-on experience.


 

Featured Programs 

Our Mission

To prepare ethical, innovative, and adaptable leaders who create sustainable value for organizations and communities, combining business knowledge with critical thinking, responsible leadership, entrepreneurial mindsets, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Kathleen Burke Lecturing Business Class at DYU

Our Vision

To become Western New York's premier Business School of Innovation, and a catalyst for economic development that connects education, industry, and community to improve organizations and strengthen society.

Kathleen Burke Lecturing Business Class at DYU

Our Core Values

  • Innovation

    Creativity, curiosity, and entrepreneurial thinking to solve organizational challenges.


     

  • Integrity

    Ethical decision-making, accountability, and responsible leadership in all we do.

  • Collaboration

    Learning through partnerships among students, faculty, employers, alumni, and community.

  • Excellence

    Academic rigor and continuous improvement in a student-centered environment.

  • Inclusion

    Diverse perspectives make stronger organizations and better decisions.

  • Experiential Learning

    Internships, consulting projects, research, and simulations on real challenges.

  • Service

    Business as a force for positive organizational and community impact.

Where Our Graduates Work

Recent graduates of our business programs have gone on to careers at leading Western New York and national employers.

  • Rich Products
  • Delaware North
  • M&T Bank
  • HSBC Bank
  • Fisher-Price
  • Marriott Hotels & Resorts
  • GEICO
  • National Grid
Image of M. Kathleen, F., Burke, PhD Executive Director, Business Department at DYU

Meet the Executive Director

M. Kathleen Burke, PhD

Executive Director, Business Program

“We want our graduates to be future builders of business that serves society.”

Dr. Burke is dedicated to integrating entrepreneurial and innovative approaches into every aspect of the business curriculum and student experience, forging connections between students and stakeholders across academia, industry, government, nonprofits, and civil society.

Office
Koessler Administration Building 413

Built for Western New York

Our programs were designed with regional employers to prepare leaders across the industries that drive the local economy.

  • Healthcare & Health Systems

    MBA, Management & Innovation, Regulatory Science

  • Manufacturing & Food Production

    MBA, Management & Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Innovation


     

  • Banking & Financial Services

    MBA, Digital Marketing, Management & Innovation

  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business

    Entrepreneurship & Innovation, MBA


     

  • Professional Sport & Events

    Sports Industry Management


     

  • Technology & Digital Transformation

    MBA, Management & Innovation, Digital Marketing

     


     

  • Explore the degrees offered at D'Youville. Find a program that will lead to your success in the classroom and after graduation.

  • Visit to learn more about our exceptional academic programs. Take a campus tour and meet faculty and students. Maybe sit in on a class.

  • Visit to learn more about our exceptional academic programs. Take a campus tour and meet faculty and students. Maybe sit in on a class.

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